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Metal crate pan vs. ABS?

Hi there,
I'm looking to buy my puppy, Chewy, a new crate and I'm having a hard time deciding between a metal pan and ABS. Currently, the Chewy is in my other dog, Bella's, old crate, which has no pan because Bella had eaten the ABS pan when she was a puppy. Which is my concern with buying another ABS crate pan for this puppy. Bella has a ABS one now, but she is an adult and no longer chews. My concern with a metal pan is that it will rust over time.
Anyone owned both? What was your preference? Thanks.

*EDIT:
While I'm at it, I might as well ask this too: Chewy's dad was a GSD mix and his mom was a Collie (and I'm thinking Husky) mix. He's 7 weeks and 8lbs. I'm looking at a 48" crate, because that's what those breeds are recommended for (it also says 90lbs+), but when I look up GSD, Collie, or Husky pups at his age, they seem to be 2-3lbs+ bigger than him and I can't imagine him topping out at 90lbs or more? Think I should go with the 48" to be safe?

Re: Metal crate pan vs. ABS?

Awwwe ... They are adorable!

I have a large crate for a 65 pound Dobie/Rott and that is plenty big! She is also tall ... and still has enough room to turn around and lay down in it. I don't have the measurments anymore ..... sorry. I just know that 2 of my crates are just "Large" .... made by Remington and the other I-Crate.

I have a medium crate and it is too small for her but good for my 12 pound and 20 pound dogs.

Mine all have plastic trays. I don't like metal personally ... too cold and hard. If your dogs don't chew I would think the plastic tray would be good. That is pretty much a personal preference though.

Maybe get a Kong for the pup! They make the cutest pacifier for puppies too! This will keep the pup busy chewing the proper things.

Last edited by Abbylynn; 07-03-2012 at 07:12 AM.

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Re: Metal crate pan vs. ABS?

Our Lab mix has a metal crate pan because that's how it came. Since it's been so hot here, I've noticed he's scrunched up his bed and blanket into a corner and is laying on the metal. I guess because it's cooler? He's a big chewer so kinda glad it's metal.